St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
URN: 108391 • Rowlands Gill NE39 2JE
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
- URN
- 108391
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanna Bircham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01207545972
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whinfield Way, Rowlands Gill NE39 2JE
Summary
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, is a small mixed primary school catering to 82 pupils, with a capacity of 105. As part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school fosters a caring and supportive environment underpinned by Catholic values. The school welcomes families of all faiths, promoting inclusivity while maintaining its Catholic ethos.
The school’s motto, "Work hard, love and learn," reflects its commitment to nurturing students academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to build knowledge and skills through to Year 6, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next educational steps. St Joseph's emphasizes a strong partnership with its feeder school, St. Thomas More, to provide a seamless educational experience.
St Joseph's prioritises communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates, fostering a strong sense of community. The school encourages parental involvement and strives to keep families informed about school activities and student achievements, reinforcing the collaborative spirit of the school community.
The school’s motto, "Work hard, love and learn," reflects its commitment to nurturing students academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to build knowledge and skills through to Year 6, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next educational steps. St Joseph's emphasizes a strong partnership with its feeder school, St. Thomas More, to provide a seamless educational experience.
St Joseph's prioritises communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates, fostering a strong sense of community. The school encourages parental involvement and strives to keep families informed about school activities and student achievements, reinforcing the collaborative spirit of the school community.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Leave of Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- 3rd April March 2025 Newsletter (download)
- 2nd May May 2025 Newsletter (download)
- 18th July July 2025 Newsletter (download)
- 18th July June 2025 Newsletter (download)
- 5th September September 2025 Newsletter (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 82
- Boys
- 43
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- 26.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 82 | 43 | 39 | 105 | 26.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 93 | 45 | 48 | 112 | 23.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 103 | 49 | 54 | 112 | 13.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 103 | 49 | 54 | 112 | 13.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 106 | 48 | 58 | 112 | 12.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 106 | 53 | 53 | 112 | 14.20 |
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